Exercise dumbbell

ABSTRACT

An exercise dumbbell that is configured to be manufactured from a sustainable material and further configured to provide alternate weight configurations. The present invention includes a support bar member that is manufactured from bamboo having a hollow passage extending therethrough. An internal support rod is present within the support bar member and extends the length thereof. Opposing ends of the internal support rod are configured to receive fasteners thereof so as to secure a first weight member and a second weight member. The first weight member and the second weight member are manufactured in a preferred embodiment from natural stones. In a preferred embodiment the first weight member and the second weight member have different weights. The first weight member and second weight member include recesses formed on the surface thereof operable to receive a portion of the ends of the support bar member.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to exercise apparatus, morespecifically but not by way of limitation, an exercise dumbbell that ismanufactured from natural materials such as but not limited to bambooand stones wherein the present invention includes a first weight andsecond weight having unequal masses.

BACKGROUND

As is known in the art, there are a plurality of type of exerciseapparatus that are utilized by individuals as part of an exerciseroutine. Individuals routinely engage in two primary types of exercisewherein one type is known as cardio and the other primary type isreferred to as resistance training. For the former, that type ofexercise is focused on maintaining an elevated heart rate for aparticular period of time. For the latter, this type of exercise employssome type of weight, weight machine, band or some other element thatprovides resistance against the movement being made by an individual.Resistance exercises are an important part of an overall health andwellness routine and numerous studies have shown the benefits ofincorporating a resistance routine into an overall health and wellnessprogram.

There are many types of equipment that provide resistance for usersengaged in exercise resistance routines. Current options include but arenot limited to conventional free weights, weight machines and resistancebands. Free weights are provided in various styles and sizes thatinclude weights and bars to smaller fixed weight dumbbells. For thelatter, these dumbbells are typically manufactured from iron or othersuitable material and many styles provide a small support bar memberhaving an equal weight on each side. As green initiatives begin topermeate many different industries, consumers are seeking alternativesto purchase sustainable green-friendly products. Furthermore,individuals engaged in routine exercise are constantly looking for adifferent type of apparatus that will provide work of their musclegroups in a slightly different manner.

It is intended within the scope of the present invention to provide anexercise dumbbell that is configured to provide a first weight and asecond weight manufactured from a natural material and further provide asupport bar manufactured from a sustainable material.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide an exercisedumbbell configured to be utilized in resistance training wherein thepresent invention includes a support bar member.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sustainablyproduced exercise dumbbell operable to provide a user a plurality ofresistance exercises wherein the support bar member is manufactured frombamboo.

A further object of the present invention is to provide an exercisedumbbell configured to be utilized in resistance training wherein thesupport bar member includes an internal support member providingstructural strength thereto.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide asustainably produced exercise dumbbell operable to provide a user aplurality of resistance exercises wherein the present invention includesfirst weight and a second weight.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide an exercisedumbbell configured to be utilized in resistance training wherein thefirst weight and second weight are secured to distal ends of the supportbar member.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide asustainably produced exercise dumbbell operable to provide a user aplurality of resistance exercises wherein the first weight and secondweight are manufactured from a natural material.

Another object of the present invention is to a provide an exercisedumbbell configured to be utilized in resistance training wherein thepreferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes natural stonesfor the first weight and second weight.

An alternate object of the present invention is to provide a sustainablyproduced exercise dumbbell operable to provide a user a plurality ofresistance exercises wherein the first weight and second weight have adifferent mass.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the presentinvention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings areillustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of thepresent invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had byreference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims whentaken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention; and

FIG. 2 a top perspective view of an alternate exemplary embodiment ofthe present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein variouselements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and whereinthrough the views and figures like elements are referenced withidentical reference numerals, there is illustrated an exercise dumbbell100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein withreference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the artwill understand that the detailed description herein with respect tothese figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplatedwithin the scope of the present invention that alternative embodimentsare plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, thosehaving skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the presentinvention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitableapproaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application toimplement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyondthat of the particular implementation choices in the embodimentdescribed herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within thescope of the present invention.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limitedto the particular methodology, materials, uses and applicationsdescribed herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to beunderstood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose ofdescribing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit thescope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein andin the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the pluralreference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, forexample, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or moreelements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in theart. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusivesense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having thedefinition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusiveor” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structuresdescribed herein are to be understood also to refer to functionalequivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed toexpress approximation should be so understood unless the context clearlydictates otherwise.

References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplaryembodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of theinvention so described may include a particular feature, structure orcharacteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes theparticular feature, structure or characteristic.

Now referring in particular to the Figures submitted as a part hereof,the exercise dumbbell 100 includes a support bar member 10. The supportbar member 10 is manufactured from a durable rigid material and isformed in a rod shape. The support bar member 10 includes a first end 11and a second end 12. The support bar member 10 in a preferred embodimentis manufactured from bamboo and includes a hollow passage therethrough(not particularly illustrated herein). It should be understood that thesupport bar member 10 could be provided in alternate diameters that areconfigured so as to be easily grasped by a human hand. While noparticular length of the support bar member 10 is required, good resultshave been achieved utilizing a length of a support bar member 10 thatranges from five inches to seven inches.

The support bar member 10 has internally disposed therein extending thelength thereof an internal support rod 15. The internal support rod 15extends through the first weight member 20 and the second weight member25 having ends formed with threads thereon so as to receive fasteners17. The internal support rod 15 is manufactured from a durable rigidmaterial such as but not limited to aluminum. The internal support rod15 provides additional structural support for the support bar member 10so as to ensure the ability to support the first weight member 20 andsecond weight member 25. It should be understood within the scope of thepresent invention that the internal support rod 15 could be provided inalternate diameters and manufactured from different materials andachieve the desired objective stated herein.

The first weight member 20 is secured to the first end 11 of the supportbar member 10 wherein the fastener 17 biases the first weight member 20towards the first end 11 of the support bar member 10 so as to maintainthe position of the first weight member 20. The second weight member 25is similarly secured to the support bar member 10 to the second end 12of the support bar member 10. The second weight member 25 and the firstweight member 20 include a recess 27 formed therein that is the diameterof the support bar member 10. The recess 27 allows a portion of thesupport bar member 10 to penetrate into the first weight member 20 andthe second weight member 25 to maintain position thereof. It should beunderstood that the recess 27 could be formed in alternate depths.

The first weight member 20 and the second weight member 25 aremanufactured from a natural dense material such as but not limited tostone. It is desired within the scope of the present invention that thecore elements of the exercise dumbbell 100 such as the support barmember 10, the first weight member 20 and the second weight member 25are manufactured from a sustainable green material. As the first weightmember 20 and the second weight member 25 are manufactured from naturalstone, the first weight member 20 and second weight member 25 will havea weight that is not equal. This provides a further benefit to a user asthe unequal weight produces work on different muscle fibers if orientedin a different position but execution of the same motion is performed.While in one embodiment of the exercise dumbbell 100 incorporates afirst weight member 20 and a second weight member 25 having differentweights, it should be understood within the scope of the presentinvention that the first weight member 20 and second weight member 25could be formed to be the same weight. While not particularlyillustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the presentinvention that the fasteners 17 could be recessed into the exteriorsurface of the first weight member 20 and second weight member 25.

In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to theaccompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown byway of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may bepracticed. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have beendescribed in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art topractice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitableembodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made withoutdeparting from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description mayomit certain information known to those skilled in the art. Thepreceding description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to thespecific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended tocover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can bereasonably included within the spirit and scope of the invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. An exercise dumbbell comprising: a support barmember, said support bar member being rod-shaped, said support barmember having a first end and a second end, said support bar memberbeing manufactured from bamboo, said support bar member having aninternal rod member disposed therein, said internal rod member beingmanufactured from metal, said internal rod member extending the lengthof the support bar member; a first weight member, said first weightmember being secured to said first end of said support bar member, saidfirst weight member having an exterior surface, said first weight memberbeing manufactured from a stone; and a second weight member, said secondweight member being secured to said second end of said support barmember, said second weight member having an exterior surface, saidsecond weight member being manufactured from a stone.
 2. The exercisedumbbell as recited in claim 1, wherein said first weight member furtherincludes a recess formed in the exterior surface thereof proximate tothe first end of the support bar member, said recess of said firstweight member configured to receive a portion of the first end of thesupport bar member therein.
 3. The exercise dumbbell as recited in claim2, wherein the first weight member and the second weight member have aweight that is different.
 4. The exercise dumbbell as recited in claim3, wherein said second weight member further includes a recess formed inthe exterior surface thereof proximate to the second end of the supportbar member, said recess of said second weight member configured toreceive a portion of the second end of the support bar member therein.5. The exercise dumbbell as recited in claim 4, wherein said firstweight member and said second weight member are secured in position viafasteners wherein the fasteners are operably coupled to opposing ends ofthe internal support rod.
 6. The exercise dumbbell as recited in claim5, wherein the support bar member is provided in a length between fiveand seven inches.